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Kev’s Story: Celebrating 40yrs cancer-free by running half marathon in wellies
To mark this milestone Kev's putting himself through his paces, training to run the London Landmarks Half Marathon in wellies for Young Lives vs ...
Ted Lasso star Phil Dunster takes on London Marathon for Team Young Lives!
Star of Ted Lasso, Emmy-award nominated Phil Dunster, is swapping his AFC Richmond football boots for his running trainers to run the London Marathon ...
Louise: taking on the Jurassic Coast in memory of niece Charlotte
Last year, Louise and her friend Giselle took on the Jurassic Coast trek in memory of Charlotte for Young Lives vs Cancer.
Mphango: the changes I’d like to see this World Cancer Day
This World Cancer Day, we had a chat with Mphango about her own cancer experience and why change needs to happen in 2024.
Venus’ story: Diagnosed with a brain tumour at 10 years old
Venus was diagnosed with a brain tumour at just 10 years old and went on to have chemotherapy treatment at the Royal Marsden hospital
Mphango’s story: Diagnosed with leukaemia after starting a new career
Mphango was diagnosed with leukaemia at 24 and went on to have radiotherapy and chemotherapy treatment at the Royal Marsden hospital in Sutton
“We all want the future to be better for children and young people with cancer...
Jenny Turner, our Director of Strategy and Governance, on why she’s so passionate about our cancer care survey and how to get involved
Dad shares his son Nate’s story
Nate was three-years-old when he was diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumour. After two years of treatment, Nate died at the age of five.
Bilbo the brave, living with cancer after ringing the bell
Mum Kim shares her family's experience when her son Bilbo was diagnosed with leukaemia at five and the impact it has had on their lives ever sinc...